Our market place in Moscow Idaho continues to be relatively active. Folks are still moving within Moscow, and new folks are coming to Moscow as well. As summer is in full swing, it can be hot when looking at homes. Here are a few tips that might be helpful for you if you are going out to tour homes. Let's break them down into two categories, before you look and the actual big day!
Before We Look ~ Do your homework before we look. I know, (4 comments)
moscow idaho real estate: Always Get Your New Moscow Idaho Home Inspected!!!
- 07/26/10 09:11 AM
This is a post from Jay Markanich on the importance of getting even new homes that were built inspected. My clients were on vacation when their new construction was ready for a final inspection. They told me that I was scheduled for anytime I wanted on that day. So I showed up real early. The inspection revealed the usual stuff - loose dishwasher leaking onto the kitchen floor, leaky faucet in a bathroom, grounding electrode hanging loose under the electric meter with no sign of a grounding rod beside the house - you know, the usual stuff. There was more (4 comments)
I tell my neighbors. I tell my clients. I tell everybody who will listen. NEVER pressure wash a deck! When the pressure-wash companies send their college kids to knock on my door to "wash" my deck, I tell them why they should not be doing that to decks! When I see their trucks*, they advertise cleaning decks, patios, siding, roofs - you name it! Don't do it!
The older the deck, the worse the wood reacts to pressure washing. The big mistake is that companies and homeowners have a tendency to set the pressure way too high. But even (2 comments)
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moscow idaho real estate: Relocation To Moscow Idaho
- 06/04/10 11:52 AM
Here is blog that I wrote about relocaing to Pullman, Washington, a mere 15 minutes driving time from Moscow Idaho. These tips are also helpful for relocating to Moscow Idaho!!! I'm happy to assist you with any question you might have about Moscow, Idaho.
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moscow idaho real estate: Moscow ID Buyer Tips: Finding Your Dream Home
- 05/27/10 11:03 AM
Here is a blog I wrote about the relocating to the Pullman, WA. These tips are also helpful to relocating to the Moscow area. Getting connected, preapproved and signing up for auto-email will get you well on your way to finding your Moscow Dream Home. The autoemail link for the Moscow area is different from the one I provided for the Pullman area. If you would like to have all the new listings in the Moscow, ID area automatically emailed to you, just email me at loricofer@yahoo and ask to be set up on the autoemail for the Latah county (6 comments)
Moscow Idaho Real Estate: Top Five Real Estate Mistakes
Here's a great video from HGTV I'd like to share with you exploring the top five real estate mistakes that many buyers and sellers often make. Here's quick recap:
1. Not staging or showcasing your home. 2. Setting an unrealistic selling price. 3. Buying more than you can afford. 4. Thinking your mortgage payment is your only expense. 5. Not getting an inspection.
If you have any questions about Moscow or the Moscow Idaho Real Estate Market I am here to help! (8 comments)
Many in our town of Pullman Washington took advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit as well as the extended tax credit. Pullman WA Tax Credit Running Out The last few months have been extremely busy. And the last few days proved no exception. I was working from 7:00AM and finishing up around 9:00 PM to get those contracts signed around before the books were (2 comments)
Moscow Idaho is home to the University of Idaho, and is situated between beautiful Moscow Mountain and the rolling hills of the Palouse.
The university provides a broad cultural base, and the beautiful countryside a variety of indoor & outdoor activities.
February 24-27 the Kibbie Dome at the University of Idaho will host the internationally famous Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. This event brings students to our university for some great Jazz and great competitons too!
As a REALTOR that is licensed in both Washington and Idaho, I can help ease your process of buying your Moscow Idaho or Pullman Washington Home.
In our area, most agents are licensed in one state or the other causing the client to have to work with two different agents. That means you have to train two different agents as to what you are looking for.
In order to better serve my clients, I (1 comments)
Moscow Idaho is home to the University of Idaho, and is situated between beautiful Moscow Mountain and the rolling hills of the Palouse.
The university provides a broad cultural base, and the beautiful countryside a variety of outdoor activities. If you love wide open spaces and a friendly community, Moscow is a great place for you. I would love to answer any questions you may have.
The above beautiful picture is one of my personal favorites. It was taken of the Arboretum on the (1 comments)